Global Air Cargo Demand Up 4.0 Pct In April, Led By Asia-Pacific Airlines -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 4.0 per cent in April 2026, compared to April 2025 levels (4.0 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Beyond The Plate: Malaysia’s Culinary Talents Could Be Next Soft Power Asset

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s multicultural food heritage may hold greater strategic value than many realise.

Rising Credit Commitments Highlight Need For Stronger Financial Awareness Among Middle-income Earners

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Financial commitments linked to credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facilities and personal financing are becoming increasingly common among middle-income borrowers, highlighting the need for stronger financial literacy and responsible borrowing practices, according to financial consultancy Bluebricks Holding Sdn Bhd. 

Axiata To Continue Exploring Monetisation Of Portfolio Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd is continuing to evaluate monetisation pathways for several portfolio assets as part of its broader value realisation strategy.

IHH  Healthcare Focuses On Technology, Operational Efficiency To Manage Cost

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) — IHH Healthcare Bhd is leveraging artificial intelligence, operational efficiency and ambulatory care expansion to manage rising medical inflation without heavily passing costs on to patients.

Banks In Malaysia, APAC Economies Less Impacted By Higher Energy Prices - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Banks in Malaysia and some Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies will be less impacted by higher energy prices, according to Moody’s Ratings.

ACE Market-bound Eckem Holdings Aims To Raise RM15 Mln From IPO

PETALING JAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- Industrial chemicals distributor Eckem Holdings Bhd aims to raise RM15 million from its initial public offering (IPO) in conjunction with its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd scheduled for July 3, 2026.

Transparency, Governance Key For Strategic GLCs Investments - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The government is open to government-linked companies (GLCs) taking calculated losses in strategic sectors such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), provided there is transparency, good governance and clear policies.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and major currencies on Friday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and Malaysia’s improving macroeconomic outlook.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar, Regional Peers

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, supported by Malaysia’s favourable domestic fundamentals.

Prompt, Effective Communications Crucial To Building Trust - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s power company Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) prioritises serving the public effectively and gaining their lasting trust as its measure of effective communications, particularly when problems arise.

EC-Council Report Highlights Growing Role Of AI In Cybersecurity Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- EC-Council, a cybersecurity education provider, has released its flagship Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report, highlighting the transformation of cybersecurity leadership as artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory pressure and enterprise risk redefine boardroom priorities worldwide.